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THE COIRIER-EXPRESS, DuBois, Pa, Friday, September 12,1980velererbvw)yinleK*illof‘d\i:hIvwgirPFalls Sportswear — The Shape Of Things To ComeOld classic with a new twist — the kilted skirtsuit Bold plaid in grey came! and creme neutrals. The relaxed jacket is accepted with piping. Silk blouse with contrasting bow adds a feminine touch.The investment attitude that grew out of clothes designed for the working woman has finally per meated sportswear in general. Just as influential, perhaps, is modern consumerism, where less quantity can often mean more in terms of quality and service.A plaid kilt and jacket designed by Dina Viterbo for the J. Tiktiner collection, for instance, stands on its own as a polished yet relaxed look. The skirt becomes casual when paired with a cashmeresweater set or loopy boucle pullover. The jacket combines with gray flannel pants or a slim gray or camel skirt. The same mix and match procedure applies to J. Tiktiner's jewel toned pantsuit, where a variety of colors makes the jacket an invaluable wardrobe staple.With two high quality outfits, and a few additional pieces, one could create enough combinations for an entire fall wardrobe.Bv DEBORAH DAUMANwCopley New s ServiceFall 1980 promises to be a season of totally wearable.feminine, and understandable sportswear. With prices continuing to rise, designers are staying away from fashion extremes and gimmicks, and concentrating instead on clothes that emphasize quality and good looks that last.It is therefore not surprising to see a resurgence of traditional classics. All of the familiar stvlesware there — kilts, sweaters, gray flannels. We will see an abundance of separates, carefully conceived to stand on their ow n or to combine in different ways to stretch a wardrobe.But in case things are beginning to sound a bit dull and just too practical — they aren’t. Unusual textures and color combinations, unique feminine touches, classics with a new twist, and old favorites, such as sweaters, have been taken to almost an art form. This fall, the customer comes out ahead — with clothes that are enduring and practical, yet always imaginative.For as long as anyone can remember, there have been kilt skirts and blazers. The kilt suit takes on a new sophistication for fall 1980. Bold plaid in gray, camel, and creme neutrals catches the eye. A lightweight wool gives extra movement to the skirt. Styling is fuller, easier, away from the stiffness of previous years. Details make a difference in giving these traditionally man-tailoredwstyles a feminine look — shawls, piping, and blouses that are ruffled, bowed and pleated.This fall knits at their most beautiful and creative are abundant. In everv conceivablewtexture — fluffy mohair, angora, cashmere, loopy boucle, flat jersey. And used in every possible way — knit dresses, hand-knit sweater coats, sweater sets to wear with wool skirts and pants, and even oversized sweaters worn over knitted tights.At the beginning of each season looms the perennial question oflengths. Whether up or dowm, they always change just enough to make last year’s wardrobe obsolete.This fall, however, there will be no right or wrong hemline. Most hemlines will hover around the knee. But they will also rise to midthigh or drop to mid-calf. Any length goes as long as the proportion matches the mood.With the hemline question left somewhat unresolved, the natural result is a strong return to pants and pantsuits. In the season’s feminine mood, pants achieve a feeling of ease and softness from slightly wider legs. Gray flannels are a basic, but the winners are pantsuits in unusual colors and patterns.The price tags on quality sportswear this fall will be high.r7Vimte'sReynoldsville653-8280
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DuBois Courier Express
DuBois, Pennsylvania, US
Fri, Sep 12, 1980
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